Lauryl Betaine
What Lauryl Betaine is & what it does
Lauryl Betaine is an amphoteric surfactant derived from lauryl (coconut or palm-chain) raw materials. In cleansing formulas it is generally used as a secondary surfactant and foam booster, helping create mild lather while improving the gentleness of the overall surfactant blend. It is found in a few cleansers and washes in this catalog. No concerns are flagged for it in this data.
What is Lauryl Betaine?
Lauryl Betaine is an amphoteric surfactant made from lauryl (coconut or palm-chain) raw materials. It is used in cleansing products.
What does Lauryl Betaine do in a formula?
It is generally used as a secondary surfactant and foam booster, helping create mild lather while improving the gentleness of the overall surfactant blend. It is common in cleansers and washes.
Is Lauryl Betaine safe?
Amphoteric surfactants like Lauryl Betaine are generally considered mild and well tolerated, and no concerns are flagged in this data. Patch testing remains sensible for very sensitive skin.
Sunscreens with Lauryl Betaine
We rate 2 sunscreens that contain it:
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bareMinerals Complexion Rescue Defense Radiant Protective Veil
79/100
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Anessa Uv Perfect Gel SPF 50+
73/100